Galveston Island State Park, located at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston, Texas offers its guests tent camping, rv camping and even picnicking. This state park also offers these camping experiences both beachside and bayside, on Como Lake and on the Gulf of Mexico.
Amenities at Galveston Island State Park
RV sites at Galveston Island State Park are not what one would consider “full hook-up”. This is because they only offer water and electricity, no sewer hook-ups are available. However, there is a dump station on the property that guests can use. There is also 50 amp electric service available for those guests who need it. Guests limits per camping site is only eight people and only two vehicles, with one of the vehicles being the travel trailer. All extras must be paid for. A daily fee and a campsite fee must be paid and campsite fees are determined by where the campsites are located in the park and if they will use electricity or not.
Guests of Galveston Island State Park will also have access to restrooms, some with showers and others without, picnic sites and shelters, freshwater and saltwater fishing and a fish-cleaning shelter, a 2-lane boat ramp is adjacent to the park at Pirate Cove that guests can use. There are also hiking and biking trails and an interpretive center.
Guests staying at Galveston Island State Park are welcome to bring their pets with them as long as they agree to abide by the rules set by the State of Texas. These rules include pets being on a six foot or shorter leash, or they must be confined to a suitable crate or left in a vehicle and must not be left unattended when outside their rv or vehicles. They must be cleaned up after, they are not welcome in any state enclosures, buildings, swimming areas or any land area that is adjacent to a swimming area including any beaches. They also must be well behaved meaning that they should not be noisy, they should not pose a threat to any guest or other pet and they must not create a disturbance of any type.
Attractions Nearby
Magic Carpet Golf is located a little over six miles northeast of Galveston Island State Park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Lone Star Flight Museum is located seven miles northeast of the state park on Terminal Drive in Galveston, Texas.
Schlitterbahn Water Park is located a little over seven miles northeast of the park on Lockheed Road, Galveston, Texas.
Moody Gardens and the Colonel Paddle Boat are also a little over seven miles northeast of the park on Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Moody Mansion Museum is located eleven miles northeast on Broadway Street, Galveston, Texas.
Bishop’s Palace is located twelve miles northeast on Broadway Street, Galveston, Texas.
Laundromats near Galveston Island State Park
Soap’s Linen Services and Washateria is located two and a half miles southwest of Galveston Island State Park on San Luis Pass Road, Galveston, Texas.
West End Washateria is located a little over five miles from the park on Cove View Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Fast Food Locations near Galveston Island State Park
Whataburger is located a little over eight miles northeast from Galveston Island State Park on Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas.
Taco Bell is located nine miles northeast from the park on Broadway Street, Galveston, Texas.
McDonald’s is located eleven miles north of the park on Gulf Freeway Frontage Road, La Marque, Texas.
Sonic is located eight miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Restaurants in the area
Waffle House is located a little over eight miles northeast of Galveston Island State Park on 61st Street, Galveston, Texas.
Rain Forest Café is located nearly nine miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill is located a little over eight miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Landry’s and IHOP are located nearly nine miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
The Spot is located ten miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant is located nearly ten miles northeast of the park, also on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter is located nearly eight miles northeast of Galveston Island State Park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Galvez Shopping Center is located nearly nine miles northeast of the park on Broadway Street, Galveston, Texas.
Dollar Tree is located a little over eight miles northeast of the park on Stewart Avenue, Galveston, Texas.
Bargain Beachwear is located a little over nine miles northeast of the park on Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas.
Information
For more information or to make reservation at Galveston Island State Park, call 409-737-1222 or go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/galveston/#fac.
